A Study Investigated the Use of Social Media by Freshman

question 8

Multiple Choice

A study investigated the use of social media by freshman. One question asked if the person answering ever stayed up late to chat with friends and ended up sleep deprived. It was thought that at least 80% of all people of freshman age would stay up late. If the study sampled 400 students, what is the mean number of students staying up late in random samples of n = 400 in the freshman population?

• A)80
• B)160
• C)240
• D)320

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Definitions:

Manager Power

The ability or capacity of managers to influence the behavior of their team members or allocate resources within an organization.

Influence Tactic

Strategies used by individuals or groups to change the behavior or attitudes of others in a particular direction.

Political Skill

The ability to effectively understand others at work and use such knowledge to influence others to act in ways that enhance one's personal or organizational objectives.

Sources of Power

The origins from which an individual or organization derives the ability to influence others, such as through expert knowledge, authority, or social relationships.